Seven bands are confirmed and more musicians are expected for the 12th annual Fire on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival this weekend on South Pittsburg Mountain.
Admission is free for tonight’s jam sessions and open-mike performances, though donations will be accepted for the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, which sponsors the festival. Music starts at 7 p.m.
DIRECTIONS* From Chattanooga: Take I-24 west to the South Pittsburg exit, then follow Highway 72 toward town. Turn right at the second red light onto Highway 156 and go about five miles up the mountain.* From Scottsboro, Ala.: Take Highway 72 to South Pittsburg and turn left at the Third Street exit. Turn right on Cedar Avenue and go one block. Turn left at the red light onto Highway 156 and follow five miles.* From Sewanee, Tenn.: Turn right onto Highway 156 at St. Andrews and follow 20 miles.
Admission is $5 Saturday for a full day of concerts and other activities, including clog dancing. Music starts at 11 a.m. (all times are Central).
In the lineup are Blue Bridge Bluegrass, Richard Higgins Bluegrass Band, Good Old Boys Bluegrass, Cedar Ridge, Big Woods Bluegrass, Megan Davis Band and the Flat Rock Boys.